A selection of the 24 major aromas found in red and white wines (and champagne). Each aroma comes with an information sheet that explains the molecular link with wine. Hundreds of great world wines are quoted as examples. Includes a map of the vineyards of Europe.
Presentation: 130 x 195 x 80 mm; weight: 1 kg.
In the Press: " ...Recognizing the aromas is more difficult than it sounds, it`s like meeting an old friend on the street and not being able to remember his name. Le Nez du Vin is a great icebreaker, the minute you open the lid, everyone wants to get into the act ... " New York Times
" This encyclopedia of smells is terribly useful. It is also a pretty, nifty, executive toy and party game. " Observer Review -
" aimed at anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of, and pleasure in wine, ranging from the somewhat bewildered novice, to the professional or expert. " Wine & Spirit Gazette Harpers
" Learning to distinguish the different scents of wines is one of the best ways of making progress in wine tasting, but finding the vocabulary to describe a particular aroma can leave us at a loss for words. " Wine Magazine
" Kit that helps develop a nose for wine : Le Nez du Vin may be considered a graduate program... " New York Times
" The nose is the most sensitive organ. It can distinguish between thousands of scents. There is a fascinating product that can go a long way towards making the categorization of aromas easier; this remarkable item is called le Nez du Vin. " Antony Dias Blue